Embedded Software Test Engineer

Sravana Lekha Kande

*******************@*****.*** +1-314-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kande-sravana-lekha/ Richmond, Virginia, United States CAREER SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Embedded Software Validation Engineer with over 3 years of experience in embedded systems, HIL-based testing, real- time software validation, and automation in automotive and electromechanical domains. Skilled in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, dSPACE, CANoe, and mechatronic system simulation. Proven track record in delivering robust test solutions, writing detailed test cases, and collaborating in Agile environments. M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (GPA: 4.0), with a focus on software systems and intelligent control.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, GPA: 4.0 Aug 2023 - May 2025 Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics, GPA: 3.7 Aug 2016 - Aug 2020 National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, India PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Embedded Software Engineer, R&D for Electrical Vehicle Traction Inverter Delta Electronics Inc., Bangalore, India Jul 2020 - Jul 2023 Key Responsibilities:

Developed embedded software features in C/Embedded C for real-time ECUs.

Led HIL validation efforts using dSPACE ControlDesk & ConfigurationDesk.

Designed and maintained test benches simulating real-world conditions for inverter software.

Wrote test cases for new features and automated execution using Python and Jenkins.

Used MATLAB/Simulink plant models to simulate complex vehicle behavior for testing.

Debugged and analyzed communication over CAN, UART, and SPI, using Vector CANoe and Trace32.

Authored validation plans and executed tests in Agile-based release cycles.

Integrated CI/CD pipelines to streamline testing and nightly build verification. Key Achievements:

Reduced regression testing time by 50% through custom Python automation for ECU validation on dSPACE platforms.

Led a 10-member test engineering team to execute HIL and EOL testing, improving delivery accuracy by 30%.

Built a HIL-based validation framework for electric vehicle control units, integrating MATLAB/Simulink plant models. Tools & Technologies: Embedded C, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, Jenkins, Git, CAN, LIN, ARXML, Diagnostics, HIL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant – Python Programming (Object-Oriented Programming) Saint Louis University Jan 2025 – May 2025

Mentored students on object-oriented programming and scalable code practices.

Reviewed Python assignments and guided debugging during lab sessions. PROJECTS

HIL-Based Automated Testing Framework for Electric Vehicles Delta Electronics Jul 2020 – Jul 2023

Designed a complete Python test automation framework for ECU validation.

Simulated vehicle dynamics using MATLAB/Simulink; validated in dSPACE HIL environment.

Implemented continuous integration with Jenkins for seamless testing. Skills: dSPACE, MATLAB, Python, Jenkins, ECU Testing, ASAM XIL, Git ARM-Based 4-DOF Robotic Arm

Saint Louis University Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Built a robotic arm using ARM microcontroller and real-time controllers.

Integrated motion planning with MATLAB and visual detection for intelligent control. Skills: Embedded C, ARM, MATLAB, Real-time Control, Robotics SoC-Based Battery Monitoring & Charging Station Tracker NIT Calicut Jan 2019 – May 2020

Developed firmware to estimate battery SoC and communicate via GSM/GPS.

Implemented UART, SPI, and I2C communication protocols. Skills: Embedded C, ARM SoC, GPS, GSM, UART, SPI, I2C, Battery Management Systems Warfarin Dosing Prediction (ML Pipeline)

Saint Louis University Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

Created an end-to-end pipeline to predict patient dosage using Scikit-Learn; deployed using Gradio & Hugging Face. Skills: Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Gradio, Hugging Face, Machine Learning TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming: Python, Embedded C, C, MATLAB

Testing & Tools: dSPACE, ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, Simulink, CANoe, CANalyzer, VectorCAST, Trace32, Jenkins, Git Embedded Platforms: ARM Cortex, Infineon Tricore, Renesas RH850, Arduino Communication Protocols: CAN, LIN, UART, SPI, I2C

Validation Methods: HIL, SIL, MIL, Regression Testing, Test Case Development Hardware Tools: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Signal Generators Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, ISTQB-based Testing, Structured SDLC STRENGTHS

Strong foundation in real-time system simulation and test automation

Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile sprints

Highly adaptive, curious, and passionate about systems that improve real-world efficiency

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